The History Center has posted a new research database of Free, Enslaved, and People of Color in Andover from 1600 through 1850 researched and compiled by local historian Joan Patrakis.
Thank you Joan for caring, persevering and telling important stories about marginalized and oft ignored people of color in our community. You are a maverick historian. The rest of us can learn from your research and those who follow you, hopefully finding your research integral to telling accurate history.
Bravo Joan!!
I second Martha's comment. Joan's database will help fill gaps in our knowledge & help everyone tell the stories of Andover's history.
Me, too, Doug! I hope researchers dig into the database and share their findings with us.
Thank you Joan for caring, persevering and telling important stories about marginalized and oft ignored people of color in our community. You are a maverick historian. The rest of us can learn from your research and those who follow you, hopefully finding your research integral to telling accurate history.